United States of America 4

Comments of the type " USA is the greatest, if you don't love it too then you must be a muslim terrorist/homosexual/basket case/Canadian/the spawn of satan/a communist/jealous of not being American/French" explain why many people around the world do hate the USA/Americans.

Putting Bush, geopolitics, corporate America and a widespread ignorance among Americans about the rest of the world (often combined with a staggering level of arrogance) aside for a minute, as a place to visit the USA is more than OK.

While many of the best known man-made tourist destinations are often a bit underwhelming, the natural attractions are generally stunning (well, they were when I was last there in '92). I have to say I was disappointed by NYC and LA but more than pleasantly surprised by Chicago, Frisco and Seattle.

I will say that in some parts the people were welcoming, friendly and very hospitable. In other parts they were downright hostile, bigoted and threatening.